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Counseling and Psychological Services

Post-Election Stress Event Therapy Dogs

IN A FLASH: Post-Election Paws

The University Library hosted a "Post-Election Exhale" event to help students destress with crafts, tips from Kent State's Counseling and Psychological Services and friendly, fuzzy therapy dogs. 

Tags: University Libraries , Counseling and Psychological Services , Students First , Elections , Community & Society

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Election Stress and Anxiety Banner

Are You Experiencing Election Anxiety?

Jennifer Knott of Kent State's Counseling and Psychological Services offers advice and resources to help students manage stress and anxiety around the coming elections. 

Tags: Counseling and Psychological Services , Elections , Students First , Community & Society , mental health

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CAPS observes Teal Tuesday 2024

IN A FLASH: Teal Tuesday at CAPS

Kent State staffers from Counseling and Psychological Services wore teal in support of their colleagues at the Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services' Teal Tuesday campaign for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. 

Tags: Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services , Counseling and Psychological Services , Community & Society , Community Impact , University News , mental health

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Two Case Managers Added to CARES Center Staff

The Crisis, Advocacy, Resources, Education, and Support (CARES) Center recently hired two new staff members to support its mission. The CARES Center works collaboratively with students to secure resources that meet their basic needs. The center connects Kent State students with both on and off…

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Step Up Speak Out - Resources for Good Mental Health

Step Up & Speak Out Moves To KSUMobile

Mental health issues are an increasing concern on college campuses across the country, with faculty and staff often a resource for students to turn to in difficult situations. In 2013, Step Up & Speak Out was created to assist university community members in understanding the reso…

Tags: Division of Student Life , Step Up & Speak Out , CARES Center , Counseling and Psychological Services

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Brooke Leonelli during a competition

Doctoral Candidate Qualifies for Weightlifting Nationals

As a Doctoral Candidate in Clinical Psychology at Âé¶¹¹û¶³, along with being a Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Intern, one would assume that Brooke Leonelli has enough on her plate. You can add participating in weightlifting competitions. Leonelli had always been…

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The Student Green at sunset

Student Mental Health Visioning Puts Well-Being Of Students In Focus

As the pandemic raged on throughout 2020, a plan was already in the works to better serve students' mental health. It was executed at the right time. After recognizing the need to continue focusing on mental health efforts as a university and stepping up its services, the thought process shift…

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Lisa Sims participates in the Toastmaster competition

Kent State Psychologist Has A Blast Telling Tall Tales

Roughly four out of 10 Americans have glossophobia, better known as having a fear of public speaking, and it is even slotted ahead of death, spiders, and a fear of heights. You can cross Lisa Sims off that list. Sims, a Psychologist in Counseling and Psychological Services at DeWeese Health Ce…

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